1 BASE HOME CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS: TOWNHOMES 5-13-2015 Note: Specifications noted below may change based on selected options. Verify upgrades from the base specifications with the option sheets and sign-off plans. 1. Excavating: All excavating costs are included in the standard home price. 2. Foundation: Block: Footers: concrete footer - 8" x 20" for block Perimeter drains in basement foundation are standard Basement walls: 10" C.M.U. (12 courses) Garage & Porch Block: 8" C.M.U. (5 courses) Slab: Footers: concrete footer - 6" x 20" Foundation Block: 8" C.M.U. (5 courses) Superior Walls: 8-2 height superior walls on stone footer Garage & Porch Block: 8" C.M.U. (5 courses) Garage & Porch Block: 8 C.M.U. (5 courses) 3. Framing and Sheeting: Pressure-treated sill plates anywhere wood framing comes in contact with a masonry product. Floor Joists: 2" x 10" joists (1" x 3" wooden bridging between floor joists is standard) Exterior Walls: 2" x 4" studs 16" oc Exterior Wall Sheeting: 7/16" OSB with 1-3/16 foam insulation Garage Walls: 2" x 6" studs 24" oc Exterior Garage Sheeting: 7/16" OSB Interior Walls: 2" x 4" studs 24" oc Roof Sheeting: 7/16 OSB with H-Clips Roof System: pre-engineered trusses Roof Shingles: lifetime-warranty fiberglass shingles Sub-Flooring: House Wrap: 3/4" tongue-and-groove OSB applied to gables and garage walls - taped joints & window flashing not applicable with brick, stone or flex-lite surfaces (separate moisture guard applied at these areas) 4. Exterior Coverings: Main material(s): vinyl siding, stone, brick or flex-lite Porch Floor: concrete Soffit & Fascia: aluminum Service Walk: concrete Shutters: as per plans Window Wrap: as per plans 5. Windows and Doors: Window Type: Vinyl, Single-Hung Door Type: Insulated Fiberglass Tilt-wash w/ screens location & sizes as per plans Grilles Between the Glass location & sizes as per plans Garage Door: Insulated Steel Door location & sizes as per plans 6. Spouting: Spouting: aluminum seamless gutter and down spouts 7. Heating and Cooling: Heating System: Gas Furnace Air Returns: Central Returns Cooling System: Central Air 8. Plumbing: Tub/Shower(s): one-piece fiberglass tub/shower(s) location & style as per plan Fixtures: single handled chrome Mirrors: plate glass included for all bathroom vanities F:\Agreement Forms & Templates\Agreement Forms (not entity specific)\base Home Specifications - Townhomes.doc
2 Water Heater: 50 gal. (electric) is standard Exterior Faucets: (1) spigot in Garage (2) 50 gal. (electric) for units with soaking tubs (1) spigot on rear of house 9. Electrical: Wiring: 200 AMP service standard Smoke detectors: hard-wired and inter-connected exhaust fans in all bathrooms one on each floor & bedroom doorbell Telephone: (2) outlets are standard Cable: (3) outlets are standard Lights: All lighting fixtures (interior & exterior) Int. Outlets: standard according to code are standard. The lights are supplied Ext. Outlets: (2) one on front porch and installed by the Contractor. and one on rear of house CO detector: located outside of sleeping areas Buyer(s) must mark any and all additional telephone, cable television, and/or other electrical wiring changes on the signed mini-prints when signing the Agreement. These types of changes or additions will be considerably more expensive AFTER this time. 10. Insulation: Attic Areas: R-38 Basement Walls: R-13 (or R-10 continuous) as code requires Exterior Walls: R-13 + 5 Super-Seal Package: caulk & foam 11. Interior Drywalling: House Interior Wall Finish: Garage Interior Wall Finish: 1/2" drywall 1/2" drywall 12. Millwork: Interior Doors: Trim Style: 6-panel Masonite (locations and sizes as per plans) Colonial (painted) 13. Painting: Interior Wall Paint Color: standard Antique White (flat) Interior Trim Paint Color: standard Antique White (semi-gloss) Buyer(s) to make selections at Garman Builders selection room. These selections must be finalized before the Contractor will begin construction. 14. Finished Floors: Standard: wall-to-wall carpeting, vinyl & hardwood as per plan Buyer(s) to make selections at Garman Builders selection room. These selections must be finalized before the Contractor will begin construction. 15. Closet Shelving: Ventilated wire closet wall shelving as per plans 16. Cabinetry: Standard: semi-custom kitchen cabinets counter tops bathroom vanities & tops double-bowl stainless steel kitchen sink Buyer(s) to make selections at Garman Builders selection room. These selections must be finalized before the Contractor will begin construction. 17. Driveway: Driveway will be paved from the Garage to the street. F:\Agreement Forms & Templates\Agreement Forms (not entity specific)\base Home Specifications - Townhomes.doc
3 18. Landscaping: Yard will be graded and seeded. Contractor will not guarantee against or responsible for washouts. Standard plants and shrubs included. 19. Appliances: Appliance Components: dishwasher range spacemaker microwave Buyer(s) to select appliance color via the options sheet. These selections must be finalized before the Contractor will begin construction. 20. Radon: The Contractor does not guarantee that the home will be radon free. However, the Contractor will install a pipe underneath the Slab/ Basement concrete floor which will be vented up through the House into the attic area. It will be the Buyer(s)' responsibility to test for radon and to take further steps for radon mitigation. 21. Sump Pump: A sump pump hole (or pit) only is included standard in all basements below grade. 22. Minor Adjustments and Material/Product Replacement: The Contractor reserves the right to make necessary minor adjustments due to on-site conditions. The Contractor reserves the right to replace any of the materials and/or products with products of comparable quality and value. 23. Options and Changes Selected After The Signing of The Agreement : Any changes in plans, specifications and extras/options requested by the Buyer(s) after all parties have accepted this contract shall be made only upon written agreement of both parties. Any such changes shall be subject to a 20% surcharge or a $50.00 charge, whichever is higher. Payment for any changes is due with the return of the signed Change Order. No work on any changes will be conducted until payment is received. 24. Selections Deadlines: The Contractor will not begin construction until Buyer(s) have made all necessary selections. Any delay in beginning construction will result in an equal delay of the Completion Date and, therefore, the Settlement Date. The Buyer(s) alone will be responsible for any and all expenses arising due to this type of delay. 26. Representations: In entering into this Agreement, the Buyer(s) have not relied upon any representations, advertising, promotional activities, brochures, or plans of any kind made by the Contractor, his agents, or his employees unless expressly incorporated or stated in this Agreement. It is further understood that this Agreement contains the whole Agreement between the Contractor and the Buyer(s) and there are no other terms, obligations, covenants, representations, statements, or conditions, oral or otherwise of any kind whatsoever concerning this sale. Furthermore, this Agreement shall not be altered, amended, changed, or modified except in writing executed by the parties. Buyer Buyer Contractor Date Date Date F:\Agreement Forms & Templates\Agreement Forms (not entity specific)\base Home Specifications - Townhomes.doc